The Opportunity:
At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right. Make your mark while you grow your career! A well-rounded, intermediate Geotechnical Engineer demonstrating knowledge combined with ingenuity is exactly what Canadian Natural is seeking for this role. This position will provide you with the opportunity to utilize your expertise while gaining a wealth of new experiences to develop your career further. Canadian Natural’s geotechnical teams provide in-house technical, professional, and engineering leadership to support mining operations at the Horizon Oil Sands mine.
This role is responsible for producing design, construction and performance monitoring solutions for mine earth structures, including tailings containment dams, pit walls, waste dumps, and other civil infrastructure. You will be expected to progress into the role of Designer of Record and/or Engineer of Record, as described by the Alberta Dam and Canal Safety Directive.
* Some travel to Horizon Oil Sands as needed by the business
Key Accountabilities:
- Perform geotechnical engineering designs for mine earth structures, including tailings containment dams, pit walls, waste dumps, and other civil infrastructure
Support the planning and execution of geotechnical drilling programs and complete regular inspections of operating and under-construction structures
Work with the Engineer of Record and Designer of Record to support design, construction execution, performance monitoring, and perform resident engineer duties as required within an active oil sands mine
Conduct assurance-focused site inspections, including survey checks, fill placements, stakeholder engagement, and performance evaluations
Plan, implement, and assess instrumentation programs to monitor the performance of earth structures and pit wall slopes; prepare as-built records and performance reports, and engage stakeholders to review findings and actions
Prepare geotechnical engineering documentation to support regulatory authorizations; contribute to Annual Performance Review reports; and support the development of work standards, procedures, and Horizon Dam Safety Management System governance programs
What You Bring to the Role:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil or Geological Engineeringwith specialization in Geotechnical Engineering; a Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering is an asset
Registration with APEGA, or eligibility for registration, is required
5+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering design, analyses, report writing, instrumentation data analysis and reporting and field experience in foundation investigations, earthworks construction and instrumentation monitoring
- Experience in oil sands mining is preferred
- Previous mining and geotechnical engineering experience, preferable in the oil sands industry and experience with the geological and geotechnical conditions of the oil sands region is preferable
- Highly capable with Microsoft Office tools, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, GeoStudio, and other geotechnical engineering design or analysis software
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
- May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
- 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Health & Wellness Spending Account
- Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development
- Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays
We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.
We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.
Industry Leader: We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.
Community Investment: Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.
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All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
